I-55 shut down due to downed power lines

Interstate 55 was closed in both directions near River Road due to downed power lines. Video from the scene shows semi trucks and cars crashed in the same area.

Widespread storm damage in Will County

Much of the Chicago viewing area was damaged as severe storms moved through Illinois on Monday night. Allison Anderson, director of the Will County Emergency Agency, joined Good Day Chicago to talk about reports of damage in the southwestern suburbs.

Large tree falls down on Joliet teen's new car

A Joliet teenager woke up Tuesday morning to a large tree down on his new car. He's not the only one impacted by storm damage. Debris can be seen up and down several streets in the area.

Suburban residents recount tree falling on home

A Joliet couple was evaluating the damage to their home Tuesday morning after taking cover in their basement the night before. Strong winds sheared off countless tree branches and spread debris throughout their neighborhood.

Family pleads for answers after Chicago pastor goes missing

Rev. Warren Beard, a husband and father, visited friends last Tuesday in Joliet. He was last seen in the 400 block of Broadway around 9 p.m. An hour later, a license plate reader registered his SUV traveling through Jefferson and Larkin in Joliet.